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The terrorist attacks of September 11 have affected people’s lives in many ways. How has this event affected you, or your family and friends? Feel free to answer one or more of the four questions below, and write as much or as little as you like. After submitting your story, you will receive a confirming email that will include a copy of your submission for your records. How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? In addition to saving your submission in the archive, may we post it or excerpt it on this site and the Smithsonian Web site? yes, including my name yes, but without my name no, just save it to the archive Your name    Your email address    Where do you live?    Your email address will not be published. Please consider filling out the optional information at the bottom of this page, which will help future historians understand the events of September 11 better. Tell a friend about this site (enter their email address): How did you learn about this site? please select Smithsonian Web site other Web link news media Smithsonian exhibit friend other You may contact me about my contribution and with news about the Smithsonian exhibition "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" and the September 11 Digital Archive Submission Terms and Conditions Optional Information Your zip code Your age Your gender please select male female Your race please select Asian/Pacific Islander Black Hispanic Native/American Indian White Other (please specify)   If other, please specify Your occupation